The distance between Loch Lomond and Inverness is around 232km (144 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 50m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Loch Lomond to Inverness by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Inverness → Loch Lomond if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Perth and then to Inverness.
First ScotRail Service
There are several options for getting from Loch Lomond to Inverness by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £74 ($87) and will take around 4h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £41 ($48).
The distance between Loch Lomond and Inverness is around 232km (144 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 149km (93 miles)
It takes around 4h 25m to get from Loch Lomond and Inverness by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Loch Lomond to Inverness is to drive which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx £41 ($48).
The cheapest way to travel between Loch Lomond and Inverness, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £74 ($87) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Loch Lomond and Inverness. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs every 2 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Loch Lomond to Inverness. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Balloch, Glasgow Queen Street Low Level and Perth. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.
First ScotRail Service and LNER run train services between Loch Lomond and Inverness. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 4h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Loch Lomond and Inverness. We recommend that you drive to Inverness. instead which will take 2h 50m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Loch Lomond to Inverness. We recommend that you take the train to Perth and then to Inverness. instead which will take 4h 25m.
The closest major airport to Inverness is Inverness Airport (INV) (INV) which is approximately 12km (7 miles) from Inverness. Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) (ABZ) and Dundee Airport (DND) (DND) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Loch Lomond and Inverness. The distance is around 232km (144 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Loch Lomond to Inverness is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around £74 ($87).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 4h 25m | £74($87) | every 2 hours | 331km (206 miles) |
Drive | 2h 50m | £41($48) | on demand | 232km (144 miles) |
LNER
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